Factor as Completely as Possible $$x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - 52 = 3 ( x - 8 )$$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Factor as completely as possible. If unfactorable, indicate that the polynomial is prime.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - 52 = 3 ( x - 8 )$$

• A) \(x = - 6,5\)
• B) \(x = - 7,4\)
• C) \(x = - 7 , - 4\)
• D) \(x = - 8,4\)

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